The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-10
DEFYING THE PUBLIC.
The Gang Will Run the Insane Hospital in
Their Own Way Now, Without Restraint.

The removal of Dr. Fletcher from the super
ntendency of the Insane Hospital, while ex-
pected. lost none of it's force in arousing public
indignation at this act of men who are deter
mined to keep the institution a tender to
the Democratic party. The Doctor stood be-
tween the political harpies and the public. It
was the interests of the latter he served in hold
ing the trustees to an accountability 1t Is
presumed that his successor, Dr. Galbraith, has
his orders from the gang and will be expected to
do nothing in the interest of reform, except
what is laid out for him by Harrison, Gapin and
Burrell Dr. Fletcher is not worrying over the
revenge taken on him for his honesty of pur-
pose in shielding the institution far as he
could from the schemes of the Democratic gang.
He leaves the hospital with a consciousness of
having done his duty.
In connection with the removal two incidents
occurred that show how rigidly the political
policy is to be maintained. AS far the pub
lie is concerned the trustees have decided to
protect themselves by closing the books against
any one who may have the right examine
them. An order permitting individual or unof-
fetal investigation has been on record, but with
DIR. Fletcher out of the way and DIR. Galbraith
in charge the trustees feel that they are safe
from that point of advantage the people had.
To complete their defense they have rescinded
propose
institution they have done in the past. in def
ance of public condemnation.
The second incident Immediately con-
nected with the election of DR.. Gabraith. Be-
fore that occurred the latter in waiting at a
convenient point for the summons of the trus-
tees. He had his bond prepared, and in less
than twenty minutes after he was chosen, and
before DR.. Fletcher knew what had been done,
DR.. Galbraith was at the hospital In an in
slant. almost before reaching the institution, he
presented himself to the trustees, who within
minutes thereafter congratulated
his election and ordered him to take possession
at once The oath was administered the
ment he entered, and it took little time for the
trustees to approve the Doctors bond. DR..
Fletcher knew nothing of election having
taken place until Dr. Galbraith demanded pos
session.
While the board was in harmony on this mat
ter Phil Gapen raised issue with his col
leagues in allowinca bill of 81, 100, which he
maintained ought not to have been paid Gapen
is great stickler for the monthly contract sys-
tenn, and when the Island City Coal Compan
asked pay for the delivery of coal in violation
of the contract, he protested and said the bill
ought to be thrown out. The company, he
claimed. contracted to deliver certain amount
of coal last January. but instead of doing that,
distributed the delivery through several months.
Harrison and Burrell. however thought the de-
livery all right and ordered the bill paid. DIR.
Fletcher said yesterday this act was only In keep
ing with what Harrison and Burrell had done in
regard to other contracts. 81 have had the
greatest difficulty since the investigations" he
continued. lin keeping the supplies purchased
ZOE buo iuSLtuLlOu up TO Inc StauOdru SLlpuIaleQ
in the contracts, and inferior and
unsuitable goods were frequently sent out and
the rejection of these caused constant irrita-
ton" John i. Sullivan continued to take the
risk in sending out butter that did not answer
the stipulations of his contract If he did not
have the contract, Budd & Co. got it. So the
system remains If Sullivan succeeds in his
bid, Budd & Co. wait until the next month,
when perhaps they get the chance to sell the
butter DR.. Fletcher says there is enough in
this method of business to warrant the belief
together.
It is hard to describe the indignant expressions
this action of the trustees brings from Demo-
Gratis and Republicans. The board has adver-
tised its fealty to the Coy gang, and the tribute
it is to pay consists in contracts for Sullivan
and places for the Coy. heelers. Dr. Galhraith
will not dare, it is said resist the orders of Har
rison in fulfilling this agreement with the worst
lot of political reprobates that,ever disgraced q
community.